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5 Things things to Learn if you want to succeed

If you want to succeed in your life follow these 5 principle in life :

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All Leaders must understand these 5 principle to bring efficiency to their work :

1 . The Pareto Principle

Steps to Consider

  1. Analyze tasks to assess their impact on goals.

  2. Identify the critical 20% of tasks driving significant outcomes

  3. Prioritize and allocate more resources to these key tasks.

  4. Minimize or delegate the 80% of tasks with lesser impact

2. 2-Minute Rule

Steps to Consider

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  1. Identify tasks that take two minutes or less.

  2. Perform these quick tasks immediately.

  3. Pause and breathe for two minutes to avoid distractions.

3. Get Things Done (GTD)

Getting Things Done® (GTD®) will help you:

. Capture: Collect all tasks and ideas in one place. • Reflect Regularly check and update your lists.

  • Clarify : Decide on the next actions for each item.

  • Do : Take action on your tasks.

  • Organize : Sort actions by category and priority.

4. Kanban Method

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  • Limit WIP: Set maximum tasks in progress stages

  • Manage Flow: Move tasks from start to completion.

  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and optimize the process

5. The Seinfeld Strategy

Popularized by comedian

Jerry Seinfeld, this strategy involves setting a daily task and marking each day on a calendar when the task is completed.

The goal is to create a chain of completed tasks, motivating you to “not break the chain.”

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